A 13-year-old boy was burnt to death during an inferno incident at a children’s home in Kiamumbi area, Kahawa West yesterday night.
Seven other children were rescued, but property of an unknown value was destroyed.The fire was caused by a candle that had been lit in a room where the children were sleeping.
The remains of the boy were discovered long after the fire had been contained.Police investigating the incident say the private home has been hosting between ten and eight children.
The boy’s remains were taken to the mortuary.